When: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Where: Grunin Center Building #11
Cost: Free
Sponsored by the Ocean County College STEM Environmental Management Program, the Environmental Science Technical Conference is an exciting opportunity for individuals to come and learn about degree and certificate programs, explore the various career paths available, and meet industry representatives to discuss internship and job opportunities.
Ocean County College has partnered with a wide range of environmental companies, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for participation in the event. Exhibitors include Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, IATL International, JCP&L, Brilliant Environmental Services, the Barnegat Bay Partnership, and many more.
The agenda includes technical presentations from several industry partners and networking sessions with representatives from participating businesses and organizations. For more information, contact Karin Smith at ksmith@ocean.edu.
Conference Agenda
| 8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Arrival |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | Opening Remarks Dr. Pamela Monaco President, Ocean County College |
| 9:20 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. | Networking Sessions (Current internships and future jobs) Grunin Center Lobby/Gallery |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Session A: Off Shore Wind Development (Karen Hershey and Austin Hutchinson) Grunin Center Theater Session B: Water Safety/Legionella |
| 10:50 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. | Networking Session Grunin Center Lobby / Gallery |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Lunch • Student Center |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. | Session C: Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Water (Jim Occhialini) Grunin Center Theater Session D: Environmental Science Associated with Disaster Cleanup |
| 1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks Grunin Center Theater Dr. Sylvia Riviello Dean, STEM |
Conference Agenda
| 8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
| Arrival |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. |
| Opening Remarks: Pamela Monaco President, Ocean County College |
| 9:20 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. |
| Networking Sessions (Current internships and future jobs) Grunin Center Lobby/Gallery |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. |
| Session A: Off Shore Wind Development (Karen Hershey and Austin Hutchinson) Grunin Center Theater Session B: Water Safety/Legionella |
| 10:50 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. |
| Networking Session Grunin Center Lobby / Gallery |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Lunch • Student Center |
| 12:05 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Session C: Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) in Water (Jim Occhialini) Grunin Center Theater Session D: Environmental Science Associated with Disaster Cleanup |
| 1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Closing Remarks Grunin Center TheaterDr. Sylvia Riviello Dean, STEM |
Previous Conference Highlights
Ocean County College hosted the First Annual Environmental Science Technical Conference on March 30, 2022 to bring together students and representatives from environmental companies and organizations for networking and educational opportunities.
Sponsored by the Ocean County College STEM Environmental Management Program, the conference was an exciting opportunity for individuals to come and learn about degree and certificate programs, explore the various career paths available, and meet industry representatives to discuss internship and job opportunities.
Ocean County College partnered with a wide range of environmental companies, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for participation in the event. Exhibitors included Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, IATL International, JCP&L, Brilliant Environmental Services, the Barnegat Bay Partnership, and many more.